CVE-2016-0126 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Microsoft Office document.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-0126?

CVE-2016-0126 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 11 May 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, 2013 RT SP1, and 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0126?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Office.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0126?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0126 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-0126 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0126 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j5j3-jmhg-83fh.

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